5. Keep the power running so that you can work at night with a safe defensive perimeter.

6. Pilot a fleet of bulldozers to clear any cluttered road you’re trying to get down.

Horizontal Construction training will be a surprisingly important set of skills for everything from rebuilding civilization to mowing down the undead horde that is blocking your way to the old burrito factory.

7. Keep track of the essential weapons you’ll need when going out for supplies.

Organization is going to be key during the zombie apocalypse, so having the skills of an Ammunition Specialist is what will separate the chainsaw-wielders from the broomstick-grunts.

8. Build a sick underground base and wait for everything above ground to work itself out.

Having a comprehensive range of skills as an Engineer is going to garner you some pretty sweet real estate once the pandemic takes root.

9. Use science to cure the scourge for good.

Skills as a Biochemist will probably make you an instant apocalypse celebrity.

10. Sue the dude who created the plague in the first place.

Being a Lawyer will come in real handy when all the dust inevitably settles.

– This post is Syndicated. Original publish date Sep 28, 2015 on BuzzFeed